[EVENT UPDATE] Join Us August 20 at 12 PM ET: Mastering Strategic Communications for Policy Organizations

Communicating Global Impact: Strategic Communications for Policy Organizations

Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026

Time: 12 – 1:30 PM EDT

Virtual (Zoom): https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84101953484

Effective communications are essential to advancing policy priorities, building public trust, and strengthening organizational impact. Whether working in government, international development, diplomacy, or the nonprofit sector, communications professionals play a critical role in translating complex ideas into messages that inform, influence, and inspire action.

Join the Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA) for the first session of the 2026 Communications Training Series, where we will explore the foundations of strategic communications for policy organizations. This interactive virtual training will provide participants with practical frameworks and real-world insights for developing communications strategies that align with organizational goals, engage diverse stakeholders, and amplify policy impact.

This event is open to the BPIA Community and general pubic.

What You'll Learn

Participants will learn how to:

• Understand the role of strategic communications in advancing organizational objectives.
• Develop communications strategies that support policy and program goals.
• Identify and prioritize key audiences and stakeholders.
• Craft clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences.
• Explore approaches to measuring communications effectiveness and impact.

Whether you are building a communications strategy for a policy organization, supporting advocacy initiatives, or looking to strengthen your professional communications skills, this session will provide practical tools and actionable insights to help you communicate with greater purpose and impact.

We look forward to welcoming you to the first session of the BPIA Communications Training Series as we build the communications skills needed to lead, influence, and drive meaningful change in international affairs.

Speaker Bio

Elizabeth Onibokun is Chief Communications Officer for Public Diplomacy at the British Embassy, where she leads strategic communications campaigns and partnerships at the intersection of diplomacy, culture, and sport. She previously served as Press Manager at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition.